MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general corrosion to underside of vehicle and all suspension parts
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general corrosion to underside of vehicle and all suspension parts
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear suspension beam and surounding area corroded
steering system has knock which requires further investigation
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
steering system has knock which requires further investigation
Body exterior in poor condition
Corrosion around rear brake pipes unions
Front number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Noise from steering box
Rear shock absorber bushes perished but no excessive play
Vehicle heavily coated in underseal - Corrosion starting to show through
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body exterior in poor condition
Corrosion around rear brake pipes unions
Front number plate starting to deteriorate
Front shock absorbers soft
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Noise from steering box
Rear shock absorber bushes perished but no excessive play
Vehicle heavily coated in underseal - Corrosion starting to show through
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s door step corroded
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SDO 252J is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 39,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDO 252J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SDO 252J is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 24 July 1980.
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